How fit do I need to be to do this trek?

Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will to, you can.

How long do we walk every day when doing Annapurna Base Camp trekking?

On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.

What is the highest altitude reached in this trek?

The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.

What about battery charging and hot shower facilities?

Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, hot water facility could be free at lower elevation.

Are there ATMs on the way to Annapurna Base Camp?

No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.

What about internet access?

Yes. Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.

Is it necessary to hire Guides/trekking agency for Annapurna Base Camp trekking?

Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during off season. It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.

How much do guides and porters cost?

For Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.

Tour a los Uros, Amantani y Taquile 2 días

Disponibilidad del tour

Salidas diarias
Recojo del hotel

Si
Altitud Máxima

3827 m.s.n.m
Método de Pago

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Día 1 :

Puno - Islas de los Uros - Isla de Amantani

Este tour iniciamos con el recojo de su hotel a las 7:30 hrs. para trasladarnos hacia el puerto lacustre del Lago Titicaca para abordar la la lancha a Motor rumbo a las Islas Flotantes de los Uros y Taquile, primero visitaremos los Uros, a 7 km y 15 min de Puno. Al llegar nuestro guía nos explicara sobre su historia, la vida diaria de los pobladores y sobre la construcción de las islas, seguidamente la familia nos invitará a dar un paseo en sus barcas típicas de totora(opcional).
Seguidamente nos vamos hacia la isla de Amantani (2hrs 45min de viaje). A nuestra llegada nos espera la familia para invitarnos a su casa rustica y así enseñarnos su forma de vida y la de gustación de su comida típica (almuerzo familiar), por la tarde ascendemos a los templos PACHATATA y PACHAMAMA, podremos apreciar la majestuosa vista panorámica del atardecer de nuestro lago Titicaca, descenderemos a la plaza principal donde cada familia nos lleva de retorno al alojamiento rustico, seguidamente cenaremos con la familia y participaremos de una fiesta de bienvenida ofrecida por la comunidad.
Pernocte en la Isla Amantani.

Day 2 :

Isla de Taquile

Este día tendremos un desayuno típico temprano por la mañana en Amantani y luego nos trasladaremos a la isla natural de Taquile. Al llegar haremos una caminada por 40 min. Para llegar a la plaza principal del pueblo donde tendremos contacto con los lugareños, nuestro guía nos explicara su historia, vestimenta típica, el tejido a mano, artesanía, actividades principales tradiciones y costumbres. Al medio día degustaremos el almuerzo ofrecido por un restaurante lugareño con vista al lago. Tendremos tiempo para visitar los alrededores y conocer sus tradicionales arcos de piedra.
Finalmente descenderemos con una caminata al puerto principal de Taquile donde nuestra embarcación nos espera para retornar a Puno llegando aprox a las 15:30 hrs a su hotel.